MTSE 4030 - Ceramic Science and Engineering

3 hours

Emphasis on structure-property relationships: chemical bonding, crystal structures, crystal chemistry, electrical properties, thermal behavior, defect chemistry. Processing topics: powder preparation, sol-gel synthesis, densification, toughening mechanisms. Materials topics: glasses, dielectrics, superconductors, aerogels.

Prerequisite(s): MTSE 3010, MTSE 3020, MTSE 3040.